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The Wingham Advance, 1909-03-18, Page 1200 Doses For $1.00 (a cent A Dose) RI HERB 1 T. 1 The at e �xire Blood Stomach C o Liver and Kidney Remedy 1.. Try a box and be con - vi d. P i lice t tr inr ed u y tin box." Buy no other. ltll.ry U� U� •, DRUGGIST'.` MACDOIIiALD BLOCK aat • The 36TR Y AR1 NO, 26. ngham Advance. wI "aH-ASM, ONT., THURSDAY, .Y, MARCH 18, 1909. nese etentee s $1.00 Pun YUR n .A.pv'ANONI• 1,49 '.RO SosgsQBIB:,t n Ili % Me SANCTUM PARAGRAPHS, ---The Toronto Telegram, rises to re, merit ; "The Senate: et Ottawa insists that it cannot be improved by reform. Correct. Such a Senate eau only be improved by extinction." Possibly that would be the quickest and safest method of dealing with it, * * -In 1874 Bruce county had 205 places where liquor was sold ; in 1003 only 57, In the sante thne the Wanes licensed to sell in Huron county des creased from 188 to .00,. During the past ten years the number of hotel licenses s s been re ed lit. Huron has dug. from 85 to 01, and shop licenses from 0 to 4. **e -The Walkerton Telescope (Liberal) entirely approvesof the "three-fifths clause," and adds -"It will not le. many years until tile oleo who will be asking for the repeal of the three- fil'ths provision will not be the tem - penance people but the liquor peop.e�' , In the meantime the government does well to remain flrrn, * ** -Stalinism figure out that the Do- minion finances are thirty-two million dollars worse than a year ago. In face of this it scarcely seems wise for the Government to borrow ten mill- ions more to lend to the Grand Trunk. Pacific railway on the security of a third mortgage on what is generally admitted to be costing the country an enormous amount of money, that must of necessity increase our debt and interest charges for many years to come. --Conflicting reports are abroad as to the condition of King Edward's health. At one time he is said to be quite well, and then it is admitted that he is not enjoying his usual health. Last week a report reached a clergyman in Toronto that the King was dead, and he forthwith announced it to his congregation, His Majesty's Canadian subjects are pleased to know that King Edward still lives and i reigns. But between the Inesitma may be seen that his health is such that at times it causes his medical advisers anxiety. -The C. P. R. proposes to put on a train that will cover the 'distance be- tween Montreal and Vancouver in seventy-two hours, As the distance is nearly 3,000 miles, it means forty miles an hour, around curves and over mountains, When Stephenson was applying for permission . to run his little steam engine, the authorities re- garded a rate of twelve or fifteen miles anhour as utterly unsafe for passen- gers, and yet the writer's father tra- velled on English railways at seventy miles an hour, ere he left the old land. From Montreal to Vancouver in"sev- enty-two hours may be taken to mean that the C. P. R. intends to hold its share of the traffic to ,the Pacific coast. -Mr. Proudfoot, member in the Legislature for Centre Huron, has de- clared for Prohibition, and itis said is supported by the Liberal leader, Tion. A. G. McKay. We heard of one G. W. Ross, who also favored Prohibi- tion, and then fooled the people with a plebiscite. It is easy for an Opposi- tion (with very slight prospects of at- taining power) to dilate on so sweep- ing a measure, but most of the elec- tors will regard the effort as a piece of side -play, for effect. Prohibition is too good a thing to be made -a football of any more, as it once was by lion. 0, W. Boss. With all due respects to the member for Centre Duron, Mr. Ross had far better opportunitiea of bringing it into force, than Mr. Proud - foot is likely to have. No great moral question should be made a mere toy for politicians to play with. How- ever, we do not wish to treat Mr. Proudfoot unfairli' so we give his statement, in his own words; -- "The liquor traffic is a curse, and 44, 1 trust the time will soon come when it will be wiped out. I atn prepared to vote for legislation of that kind no ;natter which side of the House it comes from, That is the position l: take, and I• am going to urge it on the people of Ontario to the fa extent of My power," Per80t ..t..... Mr. Richard Anderson is in Toronto this week. Mr. 0. N. Gi•iffin spent a few days in Toronto this week. Mr, 11. W. Remus of lIarriston visit- ed at W. L. Heath's lest week. Jas. Harburn, of Dauphin, Man,, was the guest of Mr. S. Kerslake this week, Walter T. Hall, of the Adv ance staf, f, spent a few das last 'Week hi 1wzp Sound. There Was 'a re-nnb n of Wingha ldoys and Girls, at the Crottle o eo,reland,Tlet o t tl r I rrec r evi 3"i Mr. and. Mrs. J: Yl. Burns of Torohte- veeee the . nests of Mr. and Mee, E, Vanstone for a few'days. title Week: Mr. and Mes.1', H. lodertts, Mr, and Mir.. Crandall and Mies Dora Lundy visited relatives in Blyth On Sunday, a', Miter llw+e Gardner, oar who is q 4a M�u ate stenographer of Wingham Busl. Ilea College has taken a position 10 the office of John 3oynt, Lnoknotir, Church `Hews Rev, F. X. Laureudeau will conduct services in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Wingham, next Sunday at the usual hours. • Rev. J. A. Ferguson, B. A., of Glen - arm, will be inducted into the charge of Knox Church, Belgrave, and Calvin Church, East Wawanosh, on March the 2uth. The congregation of Melville church, Brussels, has decided to leave the matter of building a new church over till next fall, when a new canvass will be forthcoming to enable the work to proceed. Rev. WV G. Howson will 1~I ws w 1 occupy his own pulpit (D. V.) next Sunday. Sub. jects :-At 11 a. tn., "'Shall we know each other in Heaven"; at 7 p. in., "The dirt wave." The ushers will be pleased to show strangers to seats. Sir Andrew Fraser, Lieutenant -Gov - nor et err fB h a isi toCanada, 0 1corn n �g to attend the National Missionary Congress, to be held in Toronto Match 31st to April 4th, upon the invitation of the Oauadiau Council, ably second, ed by Mr. John R. Mott, who is in England doing special work in con- nection with the colleges. Sir An- drew was Moderator of the .Presby- terian General Assembly of India last year, and is one of the rnost zealous workers in that country, Rev. T. E. 1%3alott, of Colborne street Church, London, preached Education- al sermons in Wingham Methodist Church, on Sunday Last. Hie sermons showed careful preparation, and he made an earnest appeal for support of the fund for maintenance of the Cul - leges belonging to the Church, Wing - ham congregation last year contribut- ed $4O to this fund, and wereasked this year for $75. The congregation generally measures up well, but for some reason, the amount expected was not realized. Rev. C. 11. Shortt, missionary from Japan, gave an instructive address in St. Paul's Church on Wednesday, evening on missionary work in Japan. He dealt chiefly with the general con- ditions, the work being accomplished, the freedom enjoyed, and, the number of workers in the field. He said it was remarkable, that the Presby- terian, the Methodist and Episcopal Churches each had the same .number of missionaries in the field. Next month will begin the fiftieth year of mission work in Japan, . Mr. Sho rtt also addressed the Woman's Aust_aiy on Thursday afternoon. R'INGHAM WiNS NORTUERN LEAGUE For Third Time, And Holds The Silver Trophy. The Hockey season closed here on Wednesday' evening. in a red-hot game between the Durham seven, champions of District No. 2e. and Wingham team, champions of No. 1. As the score at Durham had been 5-5, it was thought our boys would have a romp. Durham team arrived by spe- cial train with their supporters. The game was late in starting, bat a large crowd packed the rink, expecting a lively game and were 'o atdisap- pointed. pointed. At 8.30 Wally IIern of Stratford gave the word, and the teams started for their final effort for the Cup, and at oncethe play began in earnest. towards the Durham nets. In five minutes, Wingham was one ahead on the round. The Durhams were game and were only held in check by the stonewall defence of the borne team, while the latter piled np goal after goal, until at half time the score stood 5-0 in favor of .Wingham, and the location of the Silverware practically decided. The iee had become heavy, and both teams looked tired, but after five minutes' rest, both went at it again, Durham made repeated efforts to pierce the home defence but failed, while Elliott., Fleming and McLean wont' right up to goal, only to be blocked by Laidlaw, and Wilson, or lose the puck in the heavy going. The locals seemed to be trying to even matters for the rough gains at. Dur- ham, and were often in the penalty box; at no time in the second half had they seven Men on the ice. Whe- ther there were three, four or six men, Durham was held in check until there was only a half minute to play, when a shutout was saved by apretty shot, mobile Wingham was two men short, and the game ended by a score of 5 to 1. in favor of Wingham. For the visitors, Wilson at point was easily the best, but Lavelle at right wing will Make a good forward with practice. Cowan at cover was good, but "dirty" and lost favor with the crowd. For the locals, every player did his duty. The forwards, 1-Ltltott, Fleming and McLean, playing fine combination while the ice Wss hard. Johnston and McGillivray play- ed good double stover, Johnston doing Muth time in the penalty box in the pecond half. Moore stayed close to McGillivray in goal, and both did some fine play with the puck. Young McGillivray played goal faultlessly. Durham Wingham Laidlaw , , ... , .point, „I3. McGillivray Wilson . , .., .. ,cover Moore Cowan ...... ...cover...J. McGillivray Cameron , rover Johnston Saunders centre...,,.,,. McLean i3.igley.......... left.... , .. , . Firmin Lavelle right Elliott d The Silver Trophy arrived on Thurs• y end looke natural after a trip around the League. It may be seen in Moore's window, The management of the Silver Seven wish to thank the people of town and vicinity for their loyal support during the sea sic a n which clod s a o aces s• c s q fully, leaving WINGI4AM Tf1]l Ott4MPIONS. 13liireten alert l;utte,--- Bring along your peoducen Highest, price paid in exchange for Roots and Shoes. W, a. Greer. Ditr Ovlfa, M. D, London, B e find tar Surgeon, will be at MOK bon s drug store, on 'ednesday, Mar. 210, Cataract squint., falling eyesight, t nasal catarrh, deafness, ho noise treated and glasses properly 'fitted. Howes -1 to 8 p. vi. High School Hockey, This evening (Wednesday) y)Rin a. r - dine and Wingham High School Hoc- key teams meet on the Wingham rink, Our High School boys may be depended on to do their beat, and hope to win, Admission, only 15a; Band in attendance and skating after the game. New Grocery, J, T, Lennox has opened out a stock of groceries in shop next north of the Advance office,, and will be pleased to have his friends and fit the public generally give him a call, His long acquaintance in the vicinity, and his knowledge of the business should secure him a share of the trade. See his advt., on page 8. A National Social.. A very. interesting and successful National. Social was held in St. And- rew's church, under the auspices of the Westminster Guild, on Tuesday eveuipg of this week. Mr. Workman spoke on Ireland, Rev, D. Perrie en- larged ou. Scotland, D.r, Redmond ex- patiated on England, and principal Taylor lauded Canada, the brighest gem in the British crown. A quar- tette of boys sang "Our Own Canadian Home," and a chorusof boys sang lust- ily "Three Cheers for the Red, White and Bine," These, with other selec- tions, and the refreshments served, made a very enjoyable program. Pro - coeds, about $20. RUDDERs I Ruurnas 1 -Men's, 75c; Women's, 500; Girls', 400; Child's, 35c, All new goods. --W. J. Greer. Successful Day's Services. The local corps of the Salvation Army had a big day on Sunday last, being favored with a visit by the Mnsical Trio, consisting of Ad j, Hab- kirk, Banjoist, Capt. McGorman, musical .specialist, and W. Bissett, Scottish baritone. Adjutant Habkit•k, was formerly a Wingham boy, his father being at one time Precentor in the Presbyterian Church, when the congregation worshipped in the old church that once stood near the Salt Works, The Trio are excellent sing- ers and large audiences greeted them iu the Town Hall on Sunday after- noon and evening. The financial re- sults were, we understand, satisfac- tory, and the officers report a good time all around. Sixty -One Years Married.. Married for sixty-ohe years, and yet not a break in the entire family is the experience of Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Pardo, Iife-time .residents near Blen- heim, Ont, On Feb. 28 was celebrated the sixty-first wedding anniversary of the fine old couple, when children, grandchildren and great-grandchil- dren gathered about the homestead now in Cedar Springs, where the folks have enjoyed many years of a retired life from the activities of early pioneer days. Raleigh township .can boast of a peerless family tree, one that has not lost a branch or limb in all its six- ty-one years of married life. A fami- ly consisting of thirteen children, thir- ty-eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and never a visit from the grim reaper, is we believe, without a parallel in the history of Western Ontario. FVitNentra s SALE.L•-Some new fur- niture including fine sideboard, table, bedroom suite, and new cooking stove for sale, quick. -George Hindley, near cemetery. HURON COUNTY BRANCH ONTARIO PROHIBITORY ALLIANCE. The Second Annual Convention will be held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Blyth, on Thursday, April 8th. Following is the program :- Morning Session -Opening exercises conducted by Rev. Mr. Small, Blyth, Reading of Minutes. Report of See. Appointrnent of Business Committee. Reports from Municipalities. (a) Un- der Local Option; (b) Under incense; (3) Under no License. Afternoon Session -•-Opening exer- cises, conducted by Rev. W. It Hart- ley, Blyth. Report of Business Com- mittee Resolutions, Address -"Local Option in Henson'," by Rev. S. L. Toll. Open conference on Local Optionn con- ducted by G. M. Elliott, Goderich. Evening Session -Opening exercises ev. conducted by R , H. Cooper, Blyth. Music by Blyth choirs Ad - dross by Rev. D. 'T. L. McKerroll, Lnteknow. Address, Jos. Git?eon, of Ingersoll, president Ontario Branch of Dominion Alliance.. Delegates should advise Rev. W. 11. Cooper, Blyth, who is Sec. of the Bil- leting (7ontmittee. Single fere on the railroads (Easter rates in effect.) Wbiiihoid Woolen To Ilave "Woman's Wrights." Mrs, Cosfard of Vlringhan► has se- cured the control of The Wright Eat for this town end opone in afew clays with the most complete line of stylish Millinery ever shown In ours town. During the Openings she will be as. slated be an expetieneed Milliner firom the designing, staff' of Wrigiit Bets, Limited, who by Way of introduction to Win g Ilam trade, will give a beanti- ful gold Wet& to the most popular led �yq. in'Winghntii..and they leave it to Agra, (losford'e patrons to name the winner by their votes. For further particulars, gall, and. Mein Cosford will be glad to explain all about the con. teat, Illustrated Address, Net Mondayevening Next ev ning in connec- tion with the Epworth League, Rov, E. G. Powell. of Brussels will give an illustrated address on "The Life of Christ" and will show other lantern views. Silver collection, and proceeds. t o U g to the Missionary fund of the League, All are invited.. Serious Injury.. On Thursday last, Mrs. Macpherson, of Diagonal street, was out calling, and was just leaving the residence of Mrs,Dudley dley ,Tdoltnos, when she slipped and fell. The results were most unfor- tunate, for she sustained a severe fracture of one hip bone and other injuries, which are likely to confine her to her room for several weeks. Telephone Improvements. The Boll Telephone Co. has a force Ammo of of can men here at work on the lines. The intention is the removal of the numerous wires, or rather the en- closure n- 1 n c os re of them in cables. The tele- phone eIe- h ne p o business has increased, and con- sequently the number of wires, and a heavy sleet storm might result in hundreds of dollars of damage to wires and poles. To prevent this, the wires will be cabled, and such dan- ger reduced to a minimum, The work will probably take several weeks. In" Revival Work. Mr. Frank Bill has a letter from Rev. G. R. Turk, who was in Wing - ham: in November last. He is now in Washington State, in a »lost success- ful campaign through Yakina, Walla Walla, Palouse and Coeur D'Alene. The press of the -latter city gives a lengthy account of tbauuion meetings now in progress there, led by Mr. Turk. One evening, at the close of the first week, fifty decided to lead a new life, among them being many of themost influential citizens, One re- port says that the whole city seems to be moved. Seldom, if ever, says the reporter have the people here enjoyed such splendid service of song as is rendered at the meetings. Mr. Turk has had requests for dates in the west, , which, if he accepted, would keep him for years, but he returns to Canada early in April to begin work in Chat- ham. A Fatal Accident. A very sad event occurred on the farm of Wm. Geddes, 3rd line of Mor- ris, on Friday morning last, result- ing in the death of a boy named John Wesley Coultes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Coultes, formerly residents of town. The boy was assisting Chas. Johnston, jr., to fell a tree near the fence, and in order that it might not fall into the clearing, they were wedg- ing it, when the tree toppled over, and before the young man could get out of thew ay, y, it struck him across the small of the back. It seems that after the tree struck him, it rebounded by the spring of the brushy top, so that it did not rest upon hitt. Mr. Johnston at once ran to the assistance of the injured comrade, who said "I am kill- ed." . He was conveyed to Mr. Geddes' residence, and medical aid secured, but he died in a few hours. Coroner Dr. Kennedy' was called, but did not deem it necessary to hold an inquest. Deceased was in his sixteenth year, and was esteemed by all who had ever employed him, being trustworthy and industrious. He was a careful, bright, honest boy, a member of Belgrave Church and Sunday School. Being of a frugal disposition, he had a nice cash account to his. credit. The funeral took place on Monday from the resi- dence of his uncle, Mr. T. Deans, Wingham, I4ev. G. W. Rivers con- ducting the service, assisted by Rev. D. Perris, Presented With Chair, On Thursday evening last, about forty of the friends of Mrs. Janet Davidson and family met to exiiress their regret at the removal of this estimable family from the Junction, Mrs, Davidson was presented with a handsome Chair, accompanied by an address. The latter was read by Mrs. Wm. Maxwell, and the presentation made by Mrs. Wm. Henderson,on be- half of the friends present. Dear Mrs. Davidson ;-i'bur neigh- bora feel a sense of great loss and sor- row in the removal from their midst of ono,.. who with her late partner in life,our lamented friend, .Mr. Gavin Davidson, has always held a place oT highest esteem amongst us. We can- not allow these pleasant relations to be severed without trying to express the feelings of respect and, affection. you have always inspired in our hearts. In asking you to accept tbta gift as a parting token of our waren re ardr, we do so in the hope that it will long seri a to remind you in your new home f the affection and good - Will of those you left behind. It is our hope that memories o f Auld Ling Syne Thal linger in your heart as the memory ofa warm and tette-hearted friend and neighbor will ever remain iri ours. May all your ways be pleasantness, and all your paths be peace. Air. and Mrs. Robb. Maxwell, Mrs. 't'V'tre Anderson.. Sohn b AMe.Joh Oagetn re , Mr. Henry 'UVhe.eler, Mrs. Wm. Henderson. Mrs, Davidson was trtitoh touched by the kindness of her neighoore, and the mark of esteem wilt be long cherisged SLI a memento of her stssnCiations in tlavicinity, T he best *Mee of their neighbors and friends will follow the family to their new horns. A very pleesatnt acetal evening was spent. Irublic Meetiug, of Ratepayers . Wingham interested in the securing of a supply of 'pure water for doraestio purposes, should attend the public meeting to be held on Friday evening in the Town Hall to discus the question. The Council held a meeting on Tuesday evening. and desire to take prompt action. A large attendance and full discussion willhe welcomed. No subject should be of greater interest to our citizens at present, than agcods supply of pure water. Be on hand Friday evening at $ o'clock. Westward They Go The Clinton New Era calls attention to the following facts :-"As showing the movements of population west- ward it is said that on five 50 acre farms, not far from Clinton, there was. a few years ago .five families nupaber, in population a Donn ation of 54. persons. By degrees these farms all passed into tbe possession of one man, who owned othero pr perty.in the vicinity, and to- day there is not a single person resid- ing on any of the five farms." The same Is true of other communities to a certain extent at least. The Milliners Openings.. The Spring Millinery Openings are dated for Thursday, March 25th, and Wingham Milliners are busy prepar- ing for the event. Miss Macpherson, and her assistant as usual are sparing no effort to prepare an excellent dis- play. In Miss Boyd's old stand, her successor, Miss Reynolds, has made great improvements and will offer a most attractive display of the season's millinery. In the Chisholm block, Mrs. Cosford, who represents The Wright Hat Co. Limited, will have a fine array of telmmed hats for spring and summer wear. Read the adver- tisement of these ladies in this issue. Boer WANTED. -A smart strong boy or young man, to learn the Electric Lighting business. Apply to Thomas Gregory, Mayor of Wingham. Strange Actions. Three strangers were in town the latter part of last week, whose actions, were to say the least rather strange. One of them walked into several !leases, but on being requested to leave did so without further trouble. Later, Chief Allan took him in charge, and ascertained that he had been drinking and spent all his money. He was not in need, however, for he dis- played a Bank book showing a credit of $1400. Supper and bed were secur- ed for hitn and he obtained $25 from the .Bank of Hamilton, on the evi- dence videnoe of his Bank book. He wanted to go to his home in or 'near Tees - water, and thither he was sent. The next day another strange actor was on deck,and thei d Chief took him charge and for a few hours he rested in the lock-up, but as he had done no- thing really disorderly, he was allow- ed to go home, which he said was Brussels. On Saturday evening, a third either silly or boozy individual appeared on the scene, and as the edi- tor of this paper was passing up Pat- rick street, this chap was standing in the path, and seized the editor by the arm, muttering some senseless babble. A few moments later, he crossed the street and chased two ladies, who ran into Dr. Kennedy's office. Tho doc- tor telephoned for Chief Allan, who searched the vicinity, but the chap had. evidently made himself " scarce, possibly going on the night train to- wards Kincardine. Recent happen- ings in other towns tend to make peo- ple suspicious of strangely acting strangers. Death Of E. L. Dickinson. Sincere regret was expressed in town on Monday morning on receipt of a telephone message from Godericb, announcing the death of Barrister E. t., Dickinson, formerly of Wingham. Ile had been i11 for a week with la grippe, but on Sunday had so far recovered that he intended to go down to Ms office on Monday. About 4 a.m. Monday, lie went to the bath -room, and while there was attacked with heart failure. Mrs. Dickinson heard his groans, and on going to see what was wrong, found him beyond recov- erg'. Mr, Dickinson was born at Cott - wall, Ont. ; he came to Wingham In 1882 and went into partnership with the late Harry Meyers. About seven years ago, he removed to Goderich forming one of the partners in the firm of Dickinson °arrow. Less. than three .yeara ago, he was married In Goderich to Miss Constance Cor- bould, Demerit of Wingham. Twice he contested East Huron, but was un- suceussful. Hie quiet retiring disposi- tion made him sotnewhat reserved, bub those who had acme to the inner cir- cle of his life, knew how true and up- right the w.is. Be was honorable and eonrolentious, and the question with hire wan ---"Is it right?" The funeral took place on Wednesday front St. George's Church, Goderich, of which he was an ` esteemed member attd faithful intendant. He was a member of the Masonic Order, and under its auspices his remains were Conveyed to their resting place. Goderich has lost three town officials recently. A short them ago, Town Clerk McKim died; on Mond tea Totvn Solicitor Dickineon, and on Tuesday morning Chief of Police Sands. f Qt Items Drink Qhristie's Teas. Wear Areer's Shoes and Rubbers, Read Willis & Co.'s advt. on Dage8 , Wait for ",bandy ,Andy"' by the Y. M,y . .4.. Repairs have been commenced on the Gregory block. The Attwood Beereports thee* of ther h to a Clement woe cine k tJas. Pear- son of Toronto for $87,500. The Ladles' AuxtlY ar of the Y. M. 0. A. will meet in thein rooms on Thursday afternoon at 8.30. George Dennis has purchased John Fisher's milk business, Mr. Fisher has been in poor health lately. MnMcIntosh, neweller, is . I ,th ew ,z fittinguphis shopin fine st le. His Y advt. will be found on page 8. Planet, •uet recently Wroxetera , a y started, has changed hands, Mr, Obis - holm of .Arthur, is -the purchaser. Gem WANrnri,-good girl for bowie work. . Apply to Mrs. John Ritchie. Miss Copeland had the pleasure of entertaining a load of, young people from Teeswater last Wednesday even- ing, Bert. Reid of East Wawanosh pass- ed through a severe operation on Fri- day last at the Hospital His many friends are pleased to hear of its suc- cess. Mr. Wright, of the Wright Hat, Limited, London, was in town last week and arranged with Mrs. Cosford, Chisholm block, to carry a stock of the Co.'s goods. Dr. Kennedy read by invitation, a paper on a surgical subject before the London Medical Association a week ago gonday night, and then spent a few days visiting the Hospitals in ,Detroit and Toronto. The by-law asking the village of Brussels to loan Messrs. Garside and James of London $2,500 for ten years, was submitted to the property owners last week, with the result.that it lack- ed ten votes of the necessary demand by statute. TRIINKS ANDVALISES.-Big stock to select from at lowest prices. W. J. GREER. There are now 16 entries in the Field Grop competition -under the direction of East Huron Agricultural Society. Ten more could be taken before the limit ie reached. There are five good prizes and no expense if you are a member of the society. For the latter part of February, Prof. Hicks predicted that sleet forces would have a picnic with the wires. A news item conveys the information that in Pennsylvania, eighty miles of poles and wires near Washington and Philadelphia were broken down with tone of sleet. The Women's Institute will meet Thursday, March 25th, at 230 p. m„ at the home of Mrs, D. McDonald, Frances St, Subject, "Eggs and their food value." Apron patterns will be exchanged ; members that have good patterns are asked to bring them along. Visitors welcome. W. F. VanStone and Reeve Irwin were in Toronto on Monday evening at the Conservative gathering ad- dressed by R. L. Borden and Premier' Whitney, Dr. Irwin will represent Wingham at the Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis which met in Toronto this week. GIRL WANTED For general house- work in nr small family in West To- ronto; good wages. Apply to Mrs. 0. J. Graham, Shuter Se., Wingham, The Brussels Post reports the fol- Iowing;--On Monday evening as Rev. A, O. Wishart, I3, A., was leaving home when near the manse he slipped on the icy sidewalk and falling broke his left arm just above the wrist and gave the right arm a severe wrench which will be sore for a good many clays. The reverend gentleman ie no light weight and consequently suffer- ed more seriously in the fall than a lighter man. On Monday evening, Rev. W. H. Dunbar, rector of Hoimesvilie, gave an address to the A, Y. P, A. of St. Paul's, on Missionary work. 13y his earnest and enthusiastic reinarks, Mr. Dunbar encouraged the young people to continue their interest in Miselon- ary work. Refreshments were served during the evening, and an enjoyable tithe Spent in social conversation. Mr. Dunbar was the guest of hist friend; Rev, 0. E. Seeking, while in town. To BternEn-MAxcnus.--Butter paper in stock at the Advanceorrice. Have i your name printed on t; it velli not cost much. and your butter pouts will be known far and near, . WINOUAM MARKETS, Wlteat,e=$1,07 to .$1.03. Oats-'4Sc to 45c. Barley -50 cts. Peas -•-82 cts. Hay -•-$8.00 to $0,00 per ton. Butter -18 to 20 std. Il:egs•--•20 cte, Chickens -10e to 12e, 'xnrkeys-14e to 15,r, Potatoes -25e to 80e per hotbed Live Hogs --$7.00, Wroxeter, Miss May Davidson visited Mies Henry of Whitechurch last week. Mr. and. Mrs, 8, Campbell's child US been quite 111, but is recovering. Mr, and Mrs. R. J. Rano visited the latter's parents in Turnberry on Sun- day, Mr, Rasmusen has been making ex- tensive improvements in the stable he bought a short time ago. Ohas, Eaket and family moved to the township hi na of Grey . Io d where he hasrentala on Aarm. nay, We are pleased to hear that Nesbit Lang has ecured a good position in Mooseaw. He is very favorably im- pressedwith the town. n J. Harding, the popular assistant in John Dquglas' shop, is taking a week's holidays, He intends visiting Orange- villa, Hitlsburg and other points. Robt, Barnard, who had his' limb fractured about New Years, isable to qa d nounwith aid ofcrotch, R ae H hag. been able to drive to town a few times, A. Sanderson has been very ill with an abscess in the throat. He had to undergo operation,. r n e W e pleas- ed are1 a ed to know that he is improving rapidly. W. C. Currie, formerly of the Gat. ton House, has purchased the King Edward Hotel of this village for a good round sum, He is to take pos- session on May 1st. • Russel Moffatt left last Saturday for the neighborhood of Brandon. Thus one by one of our youngmen leave us to seek their fortune ithe young .man's country. We trust his expectations will be realized. Rev. L. Perrin, W. S. McKercher, D. D. Sanderson and J. D. Edgar on Wednesday evening attended a mis- sionary banquet held in MoIesworth Presbyterian Ohoreb. Delegates were present from Attwood and Listowel. The chief speaker of tbe evening was A. E. Armstrong, Toronto, the assis- tant Foreign Missionary Sec. of the Presbyterian Church. He gave a most informing and inspiring address. This is the first banquet of the kind held within the bounds of the Presbytery of llf aitland. Another change is about to take place in our burg. The editor of the 'Planet" has sold out his business to a Mr. Chisholm of Arthur, We are very sorry to lose •Mr, Noble. He has worked hard on his paper since he came and deserves better patronage. We have it on good authority that a good many subscribed for the paper, but failed to pay the editor the where- withal on which to live. Newspaper inen, like others, cannot live on fresh air atone. We wish Mr. Noble suc- cess in his future home. An aged resident of Turnberry pass- ed away on Sunday night in the per- san of Mr. John Kirton, He lived to the ripe old age of ninety years. He was ill but a day or two. He resided on the farm, on which he died, for forty-five years or more. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Btuevale. An aged widow and several of a family are left to mourn a devot- ed husband and indulgent father, The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon to Wroxeter cemetery, and was largely .attended, testifying to the great respect in which the deceas- ed was held. In the absence of the RRev.Rev. Mr. West, in Toronto, ev. L. Perrin conducted the services at the house and grave. Lucknow. The funeral of the late Mrs, Camer- on, mother of Mrs. Steele 'Hunter took place Monday afternoon. W. D. Murdock, wife and family, leave on Tuesday for the West. They disposed of their residence and house- hold effects on Saturday afternoon. They will be much missed by their wide circle of friends here. A branch of the Moral Social Re- form Council. of Ontario has been organized here with the following officers :-President, Rev. T. L. Mc- Kerroll; Vice -Pres., Rev, J. E. Ford ; Sec., D. C. Taylor; Treas., H, McQuil- lan. Mr. Sherwood and Mr. McLean left Tuesday for the west, each taking a car of settlers' effects. Jas. McDonald also left with his car, going from Rip- lev station. Messrs. Sam. Nicholson. Wm, Smith and L. Sutherland intend leaving with their cars on Tuesday next. The Woinen's Institute meeting held on Thursday afternoon last, at the home of Mrs, T. Reid, President of the local branch, was a most enjoyable and profitable affair to the large number of ladies. Those who took part in the subjects, deserve great praise for the excellent papers delivered. BIRT13S. Johnston ---In Morris, on March 13, to Mr, and Mrs, Silas Johnston, a son. Weir -At Salem, to Me. and Mrs. D. L. Weir, on ).larch OLh, a daugh- ter, McBurney --In East Wawanosh, on March 10th, to Mr. and Mrs. Sam. McBurney, a son. Johnston. •-- In Wingham hospital, March 15, to Me. and Mrs. N. John. stop, a daughter. DEATHS. Kirton. -fn Turnberry, on March 14, John Kirton, aged 00 years. Coultes.-In Morels, March 12th, John Wesley Coultes, in 10th year, 5 2 '1114.Cligitg of ripe robot• nrwhip, wtdo touching anti business experience in load In t;a radian andAmerican r».ian gc oontroe, emtnplorcd by our. chain o4 high -Grade Col- leges, haus built up a superior, unap• proaohed curriculum. Each ttrdont is instrUeted luivately at his own desk. 'We assist our graduates to the bolt positions,. Three courses .- C+onnottctal, Steno• graphy and Telegraphy, Mall Courson, Enter any day. Write for particulars. WINGRANI BUSYNESS COLLIDE alto, Sr071011, Pnn Csr tt.. The Best FARM SHOES It beats all how many Farm Shoes we sell. Appears to us we have a few Pairs, at Least, on every Farm here -abouts. Perhaps our Farm Shoes• are better than. others --conte HERE for YOURS and you'll get the best, at any rate. Whatever your preference may be in cut, leather or style - WE CAN PILL THE BILL. $1,50, $2.00, $2.50 to $3.50 is the 'Price range. W. J. Greer N. B• -Butter and Eggs Taken r„ ...rts,tt..,,rass.. Red Clover ��qq faG Mom th Alsike « Lucerne Barley Timothy, 8c. Si The above in best qualities only and now on sale. GEO. E. MG ee • 5 ,